Funding and partners

Who is involved and where is the money coming from?

Between January 2013 and September 2017, the European LIFE+ Programme provided 50% of the project costs. The remainder was provided by partner organisations (Forest Research, Forestry Commission, Fera Science Ltd, National Trust and Woodland Trust), supported by APHA, Defra and Natural Resources Wales.

Since October 2017 the project is solely funded through partner organisations, collaborating with supporting organisations.

Lead partner

Forest Research

Forest Research is an executive agency of the Forestry Commission. It conducts world-class scientific research and technical development relevant to forestry to support an inform the policies for sustainable forest management of all four administrations in the UK.

Email:peter.crow@forestry.gsi.gov.ukPhone:0300 067 5636

Partners

Fera Science Ltd

Fera Science Ltd delivers statutory services in relation to plant health, bee health and plant varieties and seeds. Fera is also responsible for issuing of licences to release non-native bio-control agents in England.

Email:don.walker@fera.co.uk Phone:01904 462023

Forestry Commission England

Forestry Commission England is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands and increasing their value to society and the environment.

Email:andy.hall@forestry.gsi.gov.ukPhone:01572 495080

Forestry Commission Scotland

Forestry Commission Scotland is the government department that advises and implements forestry policy to protect and expand Scotland’s forests, increasing their value to society and the environment.

Email:hugh.clayden@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Phone:07885 592014

National Trust

The National Trust protect some of the most important spaces and places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They take care of historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages and pubs – and then open them up for ever, for everyone.

Email:ray.hawes@nationaltrust.org.ukPhone: 01793 817724

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust use their experience and authority in conservation to influence others who are in a position to improve the future of native woodland. They also campaign to protect and save ancient woodland from destructive development.

Email:katelewthwaite@woodlandtrust.org.ukPhone: 0343 7705575

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Defra are the UK Government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. Their priorities are to grow the rural economy, improve the environment and safeguard animal and plant health.

Email:jake.morris@defra.gsi.gov.ukPhone: 020 8225 8996

Welsh Government

The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales with responsibility for the economy, education, health and the Welsh NHS, business, public services and the environment of Wales.

Email:tom.jenkins@forestry.gsi.gov.ukPhone: 0300 067 5774

Animal and Plant Health Agency

APHA is an executive agency sponsored by Defra. They work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

Email:jane.barbrook@apha.gsi.gov.ukPhone: 07774 751475

Supporters

Natural Resources Wales

Natural Resources Wales is a Welsh Government sponsored body. Their purpose is to ensure that the natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used, now and in the future.

Email:andrew.wright@naturalresourceswales.gov.ukPhone: 0300 068 0119

Previous funder (2013-2017)

LIFE

The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment. The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental policy and legislation by co-financing pilot or demonstration projects with European added value.